Polly Sharp peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Polly Sharp'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Polly Sharp' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Polly Sharp') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The single pink blooms age to white and cover the whole plant in early summer. Stems are strong, so the flowers stand up well. Carol Warner bred it.
Pairs well with Iris, Tiger lily, and Ostrich fern.